Chapter 170
The Way to Govern Chaos
Chapter 170 The Way to Govern Chaos
If you want to say that the people of Chu State are the most powerful, it is that among their roots, they are the most disobedient to Zhou etiquette.And the place where they suffer the most is also because they don't understand Zhou etiquette.
As I said before, the ancestors of the Chu Kingdom were just a viscount entrusted by the Zhou royal family. According to the etiquette, they were not even qualified to sit with the monarchs of other vassal states, so how could they dominate the world?
Therefore, when Li Ran talked about Zhou Rituals, he deliberately avoided Wang Ziwei's solicitation with the rules of etiquette.The resentment in Wang Ziwei's heart was naturally palpable.
You can say anything in front of the Chu people, but the most taboo thing is that you must never talk about Zhou Rituals with them.
The system of rites and music enfeoffment has hurt them too deeply.
Moreover, the Chu people were the first to ban the enfeoffment system on a large scale, and then implemented the county system (this statement is true, book friends can check it out by themselves).Therefore, telling them about the rules and etiquette of the Zhou people is tantamount to exposing their old background.
"Hmph! Li Ziming! If you don't want to be an official of our state of Chu, you can say it clearly. Why shut up your mouth and talk about Zhou Li's rule of the world?"
"I am Chu, barbarian too! So what if I obeyed the Zhou rituals back then? Wasn't the widowed emperor sent by the Zhou royal family to guard the bonfire? If I obeyed the Zhou rituals, how could I, Xiongchu, have the glory I have today?"
"Zhou Li? Hehe, in Ben Lingyin's opinion, it's just a big joke!"
That's right, if he really followed Zhou Lilai, how would he usurp the power and the throne in the future?And how to become the next king of Chu in a legitimate way?
It would be foolish to ask Chu people to obey the rituals of Zhou.What's more, his Prince Wai?Want him to give up the act of usurping the throne?how is this possible? !
"Calm Yin's anger."
"However, what you said is all ancient. Since the distribution of King Wen, the general trend of the world has come from this. And the king's way is the rule of peace."
"Since Li Ran once held the position of guarding the history of the Tibetan room in Luoyi, and shouldered the responsibility of inheriting Zhou rituals, how dare he forget his roots?"
Li Ran did not back down, and made it clear that it was his duty to inherit Zhou rituals.
In other words, letting him go to Chu to serve is tantamount to making him a laughing stock of the world.How could Li Ran agree to such a thing that would damage his reputation?
"So...Ziming really didn't mean to hurt me?"
Wang Ziwei was patient and asked again very solemnly.
Li Ran still shook his head:
"Ling Yin kindly accepts it. But it's really hard to obey."
"Now, since I am a member of the state of Zheng, I must not do such a rebellious thing. If not, I will be ashamed by the people of the world, and I will be satirized by the historians of later generations. What's more, if Li Ran really repeats it like this People, presumably, even Ling Yin, would have some doubts in his heart, right?"
Li Ran's brilliance lies in that he can think of what others have already thought of, and he can also think of what others have never thought of.
His last sentence was actually a reminder to Wang Ziwei: I, Li Ran, am not from Chu after all. If I really go with you, can you really rest assured?After all, people who are not of my race must have different intentions.
"Humph!"
"Li Ziming's words are wrong!"
At this time, Wu Ju, who had not spoken all this time, suddenly stood up.
I saw that his face was gloomy and cold, with a trace of resentment, and there was still a hint of cruelty in the corner of his eyes.
"In this chaotic world, good birds should choose trees to live in, and only talented ones can take their place! We ordered Mr. Yin to see that Li Ziming is talented and knowledgeable, and we intend to allow him to be a high-ranking minister. Why should he want it?" Are you betraying the country and betraying the master? How can you care about the opinion of the sect when governing the world? If according to what you said, non-Chu people can’t do Chu’s affairs? Then how should we say ‘Chu Cai Jin Yong’?”
"In the past, when Jin was in turmoil, Prince Chong'er went into exile, Qi was in turmoil, and Guan Zhong fled to Lu. Have you ever seen them murder the old master with dissenting intentions? Could it be that they became chaotic and took refuge, and then became capricious little ones?" People? Later, when Guan Zhong returned to Qi, the state of Qi prospered. Chong’er returned to Jin, and Jin dominated the Central Plains. How should we comment on all these things?”
"If it weren't for... In your eyes, the widowed monarch has no master? So you refuse to submit?"
After Wu Ju spoke, his eyes were burning like torches, and his expression was stern for a while.
Regarding what Li Ran said just now, the reason why he reacted so strongly was actually because Wu Ju was also suspected of rebelling against Chu and returning to Jin. , I am afraid that he has already become a doctor of Jin State by this time.
And the purpose of his saying this is to tell Wang Ziwei that talents from other countries should not only be used, but also should be reused. Only in this way can the state of Chu be shown as a great country and lay down a solid talent for dominating the world in the future Base.
Of course, there is a sense of irony in these words.It is ironic that Li Ran only knows how to pursue personal reputation, but does not know the changing times of the world.Obstinately stubborn and conservative, not knowing where the destiny lies.
The prince stood around and listened, which was very useful.
Of course he knew Li Ran's eloquence, and he knew that he was not Li Ran's opponent, but Wu Ju's words could be regarded as turning Li Ran back.Although it is a bit far-fetched, it is still a way of saying.
So, he looked at Li Ran leisurely, waiting for Li Ran's reply.
At this time, Li Ran had a smile on his face, and a slight indifference between his brows.
"Chong'er went into exile, returned to the country and prospered, Guan Zhong fled to Lu, returned to Qi and became dominant, these people are all well-known strange people in the world, but how can they be compared with them?"
"Furthermore, Duke Wen of Jin is to Jin, and Guan Zhong and Yu Qi are to Zheng. Doesn't Yin worry that one day he will rebel against Chu and return to Zheng, making Zheng a strong enemy of Chu? What Dr. Wu said has good intentions. , but there are still deficiencies. To rule in troubled times, 'benevolence and righteousness' should be the first priority, and the number of talented people is by no means the most important thing."
"Although Li Ran is not a gentleman, he also knows how to eat the emperor's salary and serve the emperor. How can he follow Ling Yin just because Ling Yin solicits him? If this is the case, then is he not a villain? He is a villain , how can it be Ling Yin's influence? Doesn't it tarnish Ling Yin's Qingyu?"
Some things have different meanings when interpreted from different angles.
Li Ran's words really slapped Wu Ju in the face.
In troubled times, if there is no benevolence and righteousness, talent and learning are only sharp blades capable of hurting people, rather than heavy weapons that benefit the people.
Li Ran understands this point, and Wu Ju understands it. The only thing that doesn't understand here is probably only Wang Ziwei.
Although Wang Ziwei doesn't know what "benevolence and righteousness" is, he can also understand Li Ran's last words:
Anyone will despise the capricious villain.And if Wang Ziwei insisted on recruiting and surrendering, how would others comment on him?
Thinking about it this way, what Li Ran said was well-founded, making it impossible to refute.
Knowing that it didn't make sense to Li Ran, and couldn't argue, Wu Ju could only stare at Li Ran fiercely, but there was nothing he could do.
Naturally, Wang Ziwei also knew that he was powerless to persuade Li Ran today, and also deeply felt that Li Ran's sharpness of tongue was indeed different from ordinary people, so he could only sigh bitterly, waved his hands and shook his head there.
"Okay, hehe, Ziming is Gao Yi after all... No wonder this time helping Uncle Sunbao, he also took his life so hard."
Although this is a compliment, it is also ironic.
After all, Li Ran also served as a guest minister in the State of Lu, and interfered deeply in the affairs of the State of Lu, but now he is a pedestrian in the State of Zheng, and he is still talking hotly here, is it not self-reflection?
However, he has no other way. He might not tie Li Ran back here, right?
So, he stood up alone again, looked up and looked outside the tent, then turned around and looked at Li Ran.
"What I said today, I will always remember it in my heart. If you and I meet again one day, I beg Ziming not to forget it."
Wang Ziwei seemed to think of something again, but he was relieved a lot in his heart, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.
Li Ran didn't know why, so he hurriedly got up and bowed.
He knew that Wang Ziwei was going to take that step after all.
(End of this chapter)
If you want to say that the people of Chu State are the most powerful, it is that among their roots, they are the most disobedient to Zhou etiquette.And the place where they suffer the most is also because they don't understand Zhou etiquette.
As I said before, the ancestors of the Chu Kingdom were just a viscount entrusted by the Zhou royal family. According to the etiquette, they were not even qualified to sit with the monarchs of other vassal states, so how could they dominate the world?
Therefore, when Li Ran talked about Zhou Rituals, he deliberately avoided Wang Ziwei's solicitation with the rules of etiquette.The resentment in Wang Ziwei's heart was naturally palpable.
You can say anything in front of the Chu people, but the most taboo thing is that you must never talk about Zhou Rituals with them.
The system of rites and music enfeoffment has hurt them too deeply.
Moreover, the Chu people were the first to ban the enfeoffment system on a large scale, and then implemented the county system (this statement is true, book friends can check it out by themselves).Therefore, telling them about the rules and etiquette of the Zhou people is tantamount to exposing their old background.
"Hmph! Li Ziming! If you don't want to be an official of our state of Chu, you can say it clearly. Why shut up your mouth and talk about Zhou Li's rule of the world?"
"I am Chu, barbarian too! So what if I obeyed the Zhou rituals back then? Wasn't the widowed emperor sent by the Zhou royal family to guard the bonfire? If I obeyed the Zhou rituals, how could I, Xiongchu, have the glory I have today?"
"Zhou Li? Hehe, in Ben Lingyin's opinion, it's just a big joke!"
That's right, if he really followed Zhou Lilai, how would he usurp the power and the throne in the future?And how to become the next king of Chu in a legitimate way?
It would be foolish to ask Chu people to obey the rituals of Zhou.What's more, his Prince Wai?Want him to give up the act of usurping the throne?how is this possible? !
"Calm Yin's anger."
"However, what you said is all ancient. Since the distribution of King Wen, the general trend of the world has come from this. And the king's way is the rule of peace."
"Since Li Ran once held the position of guarding the history of the Tibetan room in Luoyi, and shouldered the responsibility of inheriting Zhou rituals, how dare he forget his roots?"
Li Ran did not back down, and made it clear that it was his duty to inherit Zhou rituals.
In other words, letting him go to Chu to serve is tantamount to making him a laughing stock of the world.How could Li Ran agree to such a thing that would damage his reputation?
"So...Ziming really didn't mean to hurt me?"
Wang Ziwei was patient and asked again very solemnly.
Li Ran still shook his head:
"Ling Yin kindly accepts it. But it's really hard to obey."
"Now, since I am a member of the state of Zheng, I must not do such a rebellious thing. If not, I will be ashamed by the people of the world, and I will be satirized by the historians of later generations. What's more, if Li Ran really repeats it like this People, presumably, even Ling Yin, would have some doubts in his heart, right?"
Li Ran's brilliance lies in that he can think of what others have already thought of, and he can also think of what others have never thought of.
His last sentence was actually a reminder to Wang Ziwei: I, Li Ran, am not from Chu after all. If I really go with you, can you really rest assured?After all, people who are not of my race must have different intentions.
"Humph!"
"Li Ziming's words are wrong!"
At this time, Wu Ju, who had not spoken all this time, suddenly stood up.
I saw that his face was gloomy and cold, with a trace of resentment, and there was still a hint of cruelty in the corner of his eyes.
"In this chaotic world, good birds should choose trees to live in, and only talented ones can take their place! We ordered Mr. Yin to see that Li Ziming is talented and knowledgeable, and we intend to allow him to be a high-ranking minister. Why should he want it?" Are you betraying the country and betraying the master? How can you care about the opinion of the sect when governing the world? If according to what you said, non-Chu people can’t do Chu’s affairs? Then how should we say ‘Chu Cai Jin Yong’?”
"In the past, when Jin was in turmoil, Prince Chong'er went into exile, Qi was in turmoil, and Guan Zhong fled to Lu. Have you ever seen them murder the old master with dissenting intentions? Could it be that they became chaotic and took refuge, and then became capricious little ones?" People? Later, when Guan Zhong returned to Qi, the state of Qi prospered. Chong’er returned to Jin, and Jin dominated the Central Plains. How should we comment on all these things?”
"If it weren't for... In your eyes, the widowed monarch has no master? So you refuse to submit?"
After Wu Ju spoke, his eyes were burning like torches, and his expression was stern for a while.
Regarding what Li Ran said just now, the reason why he reacted so strongly was actually because Wu Ju was also suspected of rebelling against Chu and returning to Jin. , I am afraid that he has already become a doctor of Jin State by this time.
And the purpose of his saying this is to tell Wang Ziwei that talents from other countries should not only be used, but also should be reused. Only in this way can the state of Chu be shown as a great country and lay down a solid talent for dominating the world in the future Base.
Of course, there is a sense of irony in these words.It is ironic that Li Ran only knows how to pursue personal reputation, but does not know the changing times of the world.Obstinately stubborn and conservative, not knowing where the destiny lies.
The prince stood around and listened, which was very useful.
Of course he knew Li Ran's eloquence, and he knew that he was not Li Ran's opponent, but Wu Ju's words could be regarded as turning Li Ran back.Although it is a bit far-fetched, it is still a way of saying.
So, he looked at Li Ran leisurely, waiting for Li Ran's reply.
At this time, Li Ran had a smile on his face, and a slight indifference between his brows.
"Chong'er went into exile, returned to the country and prospered, Guan Zhong fled to Lu, returned to Qi and became dominant, these people are all well-known strange people in the world, but how can they be compared with them?"
"Furthermore, Duke Wen of Jin is to Jin, and Guan Zhong and Yu Qi are to Zheng. Doesn't Yin worry that one day he will rebel against Chu and return to Zheng, making Zheng a strong enemy of Chu? What Dr. Wu said has good intentions. , but there are still deficiencies. To rule in troubled times, 'benevolence and righteousness' should be the first priority, and the number of talented people is by no means the most important thing."
"Although Li Ran is not a gentleman, he also knows how to eat the emperor's salary and serve the emperor. How can he follow Ling Yin just because Ling Yin solicits him? If this is the case, then is he not a villain? He is a villain , how can it be Ling Yin's influence? Doesn't it tarnish Ling Yin's Qingyu?"
Some things have different meanings when interpreted from different angles.
Li Ran's words really slapped Wu Ju in the face.
In troubled times, if there is no benevolence and righteousness, talent and learning are only sharp blades capable of hurting people, rather than heavy weapons that benefit the people.
Li Ran understands this point, and Wu Ju understands it. The only thing that doesn't understand here is probably only Wang Ziwei.
Although Wang Ziwei doesn't know what "benevolence and righteousness" is, he can also understand Li Ran's last words:
Anyone will despise the capricious villain.And if Wang Ziwei insisted on recruiting and surrendering, how would others comment on him?
Thinking about it this way, what Li Ran said was well-founded, making it impossible to refute.
Knowing that it didn't make sense to Li Ran, and couldn't argue, Wu Ju could only stare at Li Ran fiercely, but there was nothing he could do.
Naturally, Wang Ziwei also knew that he was powerless to persuade Li Ran today, and also deeply felt that Li Ran's sharpness of tongue was indeed different from ordinary people, so he could only sigh bitterly, waved his hands and shook his head there.
"Okay, hehe, Ziming is Gao Yi after all... No wonder this time helping Uncle Sunbao, he also took his life so hard."
Although this is a compliment, it is also ironic.
After all, Li Ran also served as a guest minister in the State of Lu, and interfered deeply in the affairs of the State of Lu, but now he is a pedestrian in the State of Zheng, and he is still talking hotly here, is it not self-reflection?
However, he has no other way. He might not tie Li Ran back here, right?
So, he stood up alone again, looked up and looked outside the tent, then turned around and looked at Li Ran.
"What I said today, I will always remember it in my heart. If you and I meet again one day, I beg Ziming not to forget it."
Wang Ziwei seemed to think of something again, but he was relieved a lot in his heart, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.
Li Ran didn't know why, so he hurriedly got up and bowed.
He knew that Wang Ziwei was going to take that step after all.
(End of this chapter)